US Bridges

N. Oxford Rd. over Trib. to Arkansas River

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.1N of Oxford · Structure no. 000000000960040

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Oxford Rd. over Trib. to Arkansas River is a concrete culvert carrying N. Oxford Rd. over Trib. to Arkansas River in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Oxford Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Arkansas River
Location1.1N of Oxford
RouteCounty Highway 160
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.29029, -97.16942
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2013)
Projected traffic360 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Oxford Rd. over Trib. to Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Oxford Rd. over Trib. to Arkansas River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does N. Oxford Rd. over Trib. to Arkansas River carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N. Oxford Rd. over Trib. to Arkansas River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns N. Oxford Rd. over Trib. to Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.